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OverviewAfter identifying pure-bred flocks belonging to three native sheep breeds i.e., Hashtnagri, Balkhi and Michni, a total of 138 non-related individuals were sampled for morphological and molecular studies using SSR markers. Majority flock were mixed, having ram from invaded sheep i.e., Balkhi. Breeds significantly varied for morphometric traits. A total of 119 alleles was identified with mean number of 3.8 (2-8) alleles per locus. Twelve unique alleles were identified in Michni population at different loci, possessing higher average gene diversity (0.561). Inbreeding estimate (FIT) was significantly higher (27.1%) among three breeds. Highest gene flow (Nm = 60.4) and lowest FST (4.3%) was estimated between Balkhi and Hashtnagri. Balkhi and Michni were assigned at high accuracy to their respective population; however, the identity of Hashtnagri was obscure. Most of the loci deviated from HWE, with maximum heterozygosity in Michni (0.522). Within-population inbreeding estimates (FIS) was significantly higher i.e., 10.1 (Michni) to 31.3% (Balkhi). Bottleneck analysis showed that only Michni population is in a state of equilibrium. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Muhammad Ibrahim , S Ahmad (formerly of North Carolina State University, USA) , Z A SwatiPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9783838397474ISBN 10: 3838397479 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 07 September 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |